Scientific - Laboratory Technician Lv2

HireTalent; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Laboratory Technician Lv2 in Plymouth to support molecular biology and fermentations R&D teams. The role includes tasks such as media preparation, lab maintenance, and waste collection, requiring lab experience and understanding of sterile techniques. The candidate must possess basic math skills and be able to work independently. This position may involve some weekend work. Competitive compensation is offered along with a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Some lab experience is preferred.
• Good understanding of sterile techniques and excellent biosafety behaviors.
• Ability to operate under minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day to day tasks supporting R&D teams.
• Media and plate preparation, restocking lab supplies.
• Cleaning and sterilization of glassware, collecting and autoclaving waste.

Skills

Lab experience

Understanding of sterile techniques

Excellent biosafety behaviors

Basic math skills

Job description

Job Title

Scientific - Laboratory Technician Lv2

Location

Plymouth,, MN

Duration

12 months on W2

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician will conduct day to day tasks supporting a molecular biology and fermentations R&D teams. Once trained, the technician will be expected to keep up with daily activities which will include, along with other general support duties, media and plate preparation, restocking of lab supplies, cleaning and sterilization of glassware, collecting and autoclaving waste, and maintaining the lab support areas of the lab. The preferred candidate will have some lab experience and a good understanding of sterile techniques and excellent biosafety behaviors. It will also be important to have good basic math skills and an ability to operate day to day under minimal direct supervision. Technicians will also perform standard upkeep and cleaning protocols on multiple pieces of scientific equipment and become familiar with their general function. This position will include some rotational weekend work, typically collecting samples for other scientists.